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FFA, the venerable youth institution formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is breaking new ground in order to keep pace with changes in technology and non-traditional agriculture related career opportunities.
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In an extended interview with WCBU-WGLT, Illinois Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II discussed successes achieved in the space of agriculture during Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s first term, along with Costello’s goals for his next four years at the helm of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA).
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State officials say a section of ceiling has fallen in the Illinois State Fairgrounds' Livestock Center as the building hosts the Illinois Beef Expo.The…
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Ten agriculture-related projects that are looking for way to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce in Illinois will be sharing…
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The Illinois Department of Agriculture is poised to host more than 20 international buyers from six countries in an effort to increase export sales for…
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Officials say the fairgrounds in Springfield and DuQuoin will be ready for summer state fairs, but that major updates await private fundraising and a…
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The nonprofit foundation designed to help upkeep Illinois' fairgrounds plans on selling naming rights to state fair buildings to help pay for…
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Illinois officials have discovered a devastating fungus that can kill popular landscape shrubbery. Illinois Department of Agriculture Officials say the…
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PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - One of Illinois' largest pork producers has canceled its plans to build a hog confinement in downstate Fulton County.The affiliate of…
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A state insurance fund created to protect Illinois farmers who store grain at failed facilities has seen its first claims in years. Illinois Department of…